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NDC 159W

1981 Pontiac Trans Am

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,410 mi
Last recorded17,410 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2007
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Trans Am66,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDC 159W
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2007 17,410 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 10,558 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 10,174 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Pontiac Trans Am?

Based on 1,959 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
438
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 48
parking brake recording little or no effort 34
position lamp(s) not working 28
Direction indicator incorrect colour 25
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NDC 159W is a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 66,336 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Pontiac Trans Am fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NDC 159W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pontiac Trans Am typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 45 years old, this Pontiac Trans Am is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NDC 159W registered?

NDC 159W is a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 18 May 1981.

Is NDC 159W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDC 159W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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